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NC H169

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

5/2/2019

Primary Sponsor

Francis Iler

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019-2020 Session

AI Summary

  • Adopts the loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta) as the official saltwater reptile of North Carolina
  • Adds new section 145-52 to the General Statutes designating this official status
  • Loggerhead sea turtles are the most common sea turtle on North Carolina's coast and can live over 50 years, grow up to four feet long, and weigh over 250 pounds
  • Female loggerhead sea turtles lay hundreds of nests on southern North Carolina beaches, with females laying as many as 100 eggs per nest with hatchlings appearing within 45-75 days
  • Effective upon becoming law

Legislative Description

Loggerhead Turtle/State Saltwater Reptile

Last Action

Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

5/2/2019

Committee Referrals

Rules and Operations of the Senate5/2/2019
Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House4/25/2019
Environment3/13/2019
State and Local Government2/26/2019

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